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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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